Le Parfum Eau de Parfum Intense by Elie Saab

Just arrived and I’ve already tried it: I absolutely loved it. I took the plunge and ordered it online because it’s no longer sold here (it was the only one left in the catalog). No regrets; it’s super elegant and feminine. Instantly smells like orange blossom, I also detect jasmine even though it’s not listed, all wrapped in amber and a fine honey that isn’t cloying and dominates as it dries. I’d give it ‘I love it’ if it weren’t for that touch of patchouli that doesn’t agree with me, though here it’s very soft, so I’m leaving it at ‘I like it’. The longevity is top-notch, typical of this brand. Perfect for the upcoming spring.

From the first spray, it smells luxurious. I knew Le Parfum and made it my signature, but I looked for other Elie Saab versions and none convinced me until I tried this Intense. Here, orange blossom reigns, embraced by honey. Other flowers like ylang-ylang and rose are barely perceptible. Fortunately, the patchouli is there but very subtle. What screams here is orange blossom and honey. For me, it’s the perfect perfume for a bride; the scent of a commitment sealed with honey. It’s luxury, distinction, delicate, and elegant. A head-turner that invites compliments. For special occasions and autumn/winter nights. Titanic longevity, about 8-10 hours. Does it resemble Le Parfum? They share a perfumer but are distinct: Le Parfum is for the day with jasmine in the forefront, while this Intense is for special evening events.

Blind buy. I wanted something elegant and classy without knowing anything about the brand, so I chose Le Parfum Intense. I smelled it and fell in love instantly. It’s a gentleman’s perfume. Maximum elegance, delicate, sublime. It calls for fine attire, a blazer, and a stiletto heel. It’s powerful; when I wear it, people say: ‘You smell like expensive perfume’. Good sillage and longevity. A work of art. I see it as ideal for ages 40 and up.

A masterpiece by Francis Kurkdjian, I love it, it’s one of my favorites, I already have 3 bottles… it can’t be missing from my vanity. It’s fine, elegant, feminine, sophisticated, with a touch of honey and a mysterious orange blossom. I feel like a Middle Eastern princess when I wear it, hehe. Good sillage, longevity, it lasts on skin and clothes, it’s the best.

I fell in love with this perfume during our honeymoon. We were walking through a mall, and I spotted it in a department store. The bottle is super feminine and elegant, maybe the cutest one out there. I thought if it looks that good, it must smell great. And it does! The scent accompanied me and made me feel super elegant and feminine. It became addictive; every time I passed the store, I had to go in and spritz it. Once I got back to my city, I ran to buy it. Now I use it for special occasions; I think it works any time of year, though I prefer it in summer because it reminds me of our June honeymoon, which was hot. P.S. It seems similar to Narciso Rodriguez for Her, but with less rose and orange blossom taking center stage.

I had Le Parfum and it smelled citrusy and sharp on me (it was a gift). Today I tried this on my skin and fell in love. I was torn between Mon Guerlain and this, and my boyfriend chose this as a gift. But after spending the night with Mon Guerlain, I think I’ll end up buying Elie Saab Intense. Here I detect a dense, sweet honey trail that isn’t in the simple Le Parfum. Very warm and comfortable, perfect for cool climates or days, and super feminine.

I started with Le Parfum—it’s rich, but it just didn’t click with me. Then I tried the Intense, and I knew it was mine: it has that femininity and sophistication I crave when dressing up. The original opens floral with honey and dries down to be more woody; the Intense starts with pure honey and flowers, barely a touch of wood. As it evolves, the sweetness becomes super sophisticated, more classic and feminine than the first one. It lasts about 4 hours and stays noticeable. I get compliments everywhere I go. It’s a must-have in my collection.

It’s just like Please Please Pleats, but better. This one doesn’t have that synthetic edge the other has.